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EVs outsell petrol in Australia for the first time, led by China
Electric cars outsold petrol cars in Australia for the first time in August. Battery-electric vehicles hit 27,078 sales, or 24.9% of the new-car market, ahead of both petrol (25,824) and diesel (23,608).
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In August, battery‑electric vehicles sold 27,078 units in Australia, representing 24.9% of the new‑car market and surpassing petrol cars, which recorded 25,824 sales, and diesel’s 23,608. The Tesla Model Y was the top‑selling model across all categories. The surge in EV sales was driven largely by Chinese‑manufactured vehicles, making the Australian electric‑car market almost entirely a Chinese one for this period.
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